Background Check for the ALJ candidates

The Social Security Administration (SSA) intends to issue an unrestricted solicitation to obtain the services of one experienced company to perform telephone background screenings on potential candidates that could serve as Administrative Law Judges for the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR). The contractor shall provide staff experienced in conducting background screening of mid- to senior level attorneys (comparable to 6th year associates and above, partners, judges, general counsel, associate general counsel positions, U.S. Attorneys, etc.) Only U.S. based telephone interviewers (including Alaska and Hawaii) who speak English clearly may be used. Individuals who are bilingual and speak both English and Spanish clearly shall be used for Spanish-speaking individuals. SSA anticipates that the percentage of calls made to Spanish-speaking individuals will not exceed 5% of the total calls. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code ! for this requirement is 561611. SSA anticipates the award of a single Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract, with provisions for the issuance of Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) task orders as needed. The IDIQ period of performance will be for a 12 month base period, with four 12 month option periods. The solicitation will be issued under solicitation number SSA-RFP-15-0030. SSA's estimated date for release of the solicitation is on/about March 27, 2015, of which quotes will be due approximately 30 days from the date of release. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by SSA.

Hard copies of the solicitation and any related information will not be provided, as potential offerors must register in FedConnect to access the solicitation.